Tender

NCL ICB Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Provider Framework

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 16:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for the NCL Positive Behaviour Support Provider Framework. The aim is to secure high-quality providers for delivering effective Positive Behaviour Support to individuals with a learning disability and behaviours of concern. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a contract value of £12 million per year. The deadline for submissions is December 14, 2023, with a contract period starting on February 26, 2024, and lasting for 3 years with a possible 1-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The tender is classified under health and social work services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, specifically those experienced in providing Positive Behaviour Support to individuals with learning disabilities. The framework is divided into seven Lots catering to different scenarios. Potential bidders are not limited in the number of Lots they can bid for or be awarded. Interested organisations can register on the Pro-contract e-tendering portal to express their interest and submit bids. This one-stage tender process under the Light Touch Regime is ideal for businesses looking to expand their services within the health and social care sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCL ICB Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Provider Framework

Notice Description

The aim of this framework is to ensure that NCL has a cohort of providers able to deliver effective PBS, which improves outcomes and quality of life for people with a learning disability and behaviours of concern. Effective PBS can lead to improved outcomes, reduced incidents of crisis, decreased use of restraint, fewer breakdowns in community placements and less inappropriate hospital admissions. The framework will implement: * Minimum PBS quality standards and service activities to improve the quality of PBS in the sector * Standardised contract monitoring * A set range of payment rates for PBS packages The framework list will be the mechanism for the call-off of individual packages of care and the award of individual PBS Service User Placement Agreement (SUPA) contracts by NCL ICB. NCL Local Authorities also have the option to commission individual packages of care from this framework list if they choose. NCL Local Authorities will follow their own local procedures for the issuing of contracts related to individual packages of care NCL ICB PBS provider framework will be for the commissioning of PBS packages of care for clients with a learning disability and behaviours of concern. The aim of the procurement exercise is for NCL ICB to have a cohort of high-quality providers from which to commission PBS placements from. These placements are expected to improve client's quality of life. Only providers that meet the ICB's PBS quality standards will be accepted onto the framework. The contract will have a duration of 3 years + 1 year's extension. The maximum contract value will be PS12 million per year. There is no guarantee of spend to any provider on the framework. Framework providers will be awarded individual client contracts through either a mini competition or direct award process. The Complex Care LD team will host the framework. Providers can only be added to the framework during the initial tender period as current procurement regulations do not allow for additional providers to be added at a later date. The NHS NCL ICB Positive Behaviour Support Framework can also be used by NCL Local Authorities. Interested organisation must express an interest via Pro-contract e-tendering portal. Bidders need to register on Pro-contract if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the below link. https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Once registered, you can express an interest in this project and submit your bid via the etendering portal by clicking the following link to this specific project: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=59b9c8c6-c87f-ee11-8125-005056b64545 Additional information: The procurement has been divided into seven Lots: Lot 1 - Emergency PBS placements (provision of accommodation and care 18 years +) Lot 2 - Emergency PBS placements (provision of care only, 18 years +) Lot 3 - Planned Placements for young people (16+ years) and adults (18+ years) with a learning disability and behaviours of concern (provision of accommodation and care) Lot 4 - Planned Placements for young people (16+ years) and adults (18+ years) with a learning disability and behaviours of concern (provision of care only) Lot 5 - Emergency CYPS PBS placements (provision for children with a learning disability and behaviours of concern of care only, no accommodation 0-17 years) Lot 6 - Planned Placements CYPS for children with a learning disability and behaviours of concern (provision of care only, no accommodation 0-17 Years) Lot 7 - Functional Behaviour Assessments, Organisational training and consultation in the delivery of the PBS approach (all ages) Please note; *Potential Bidders will not be limited in the number of Lots they are permitted to bid for. *Potential Bidders will not be limited in the number of Lots they are awarded. This is a one stage process under the Light Touch Regime. We have also published a Find- a- Tender Notice; see link https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033360-2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b27645-a674-4427-a5d7-1cd80723a720
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 1DA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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